"LA PERRIÈRE" SANCERRE
Saget La Perrière
APPELLATION
Sancerre Blanc
GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Sauvignon Blanc
WINEMAKERS
Phillipe Reculet
Laurent Saget
TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol
12.5%
90POINTS
90POINTS
The caves at Domaine de la Perrière were naturally carved 200 million years ago; The total surface is about 3,000 square meters (32,300 square feet). The caves are the ideal location to age the wines from the 106 acres of the estate’s Sancerre vineyards, located in the districts of Bannay, Verdigny, Saint-Satur, Crézancy and Vinon. These terroirs are where Sauvignon Blanc can best express the symphony of its mineral and grassy aromas in harmony with the flinty soils to create powerful wines with impressive ageing potential.
Stretching from one side of the country to the other, the river of kings has been the homeland of the Saget family for nine generations. Originally from Pouilly-sur-Loire, we decided over twenty years ago to head off in search of other treasures that our beautiful wine region could offer. Over the years, our quest led us along both banks of the river, reaching out to local winegrowers and terroirs. Saget La Perrière signature brands epitomize the hallmark accessibility and freshness of Loire wines. Our wines embrace a unique showcase range of Loire appellations; from its original home in Pouilly sur Loire to Sancerre, Chinon, Vouvray, Anjou & Muscadet forming an unprecedented collection across the Loire Valley.
All Saget La Perriere vineyards are certified HVE3 which encourages vineyards to focus on increasing biodiversity, decreasing the negative environmental impact of their phytosanitary strategy, managing their fertilizer inputs and improving water management. Average vine age is 25 years.
TERROIR & VINTAGE NOTESThe 43 hectares of La Perrière are heavily dominated by Sauvignon Blanc, planted over roughly 38 hectares. All the vineyards are sustainably managed using soil tillage and grass cover. This region and its rolling hills provide great exposure, which helps the grapes attain exceptional maturity.
In the Centre-Loire vineyards, the 2021 harvest was exceptionally small. After another spell of frost at the start of the spring, this year also brought hail which caused damage to some of the vines. A heavy rainfall at the start of the summer inevitably made the grapes vulnerable to mildew. Grapes were in a fragile state of health as the harvest began and the volumes finally brought in were historically low.
Half of the Sauvignon Blancs are hand-picked. A first sorting, carried out in the vineyard, ensures that only the grapes that have reached the desired maturity level are retained. Grapes are then taken to the cellars to undergo a short, cold, pre-fermentation maceration before being pressed and fermented.
The wine is aged on fine lees for 3–4 months. Maximum natural CO² is preserved before bottling to limit the addition of sulfites and to maintain freshness. The wine is bottled in Spring and cellar-aged at least five months.
Yellow with pretty grey tints. The nose is intense with notes of citrus and exotic fruit (mango, grapefruit, lemon). On the palate, the wine is very fruity, powerful and generous, with a light citrus freshness on the end palate. The wine is well-balanced and harmonious and is perfect served as an aperitif or paired with poultry, fish in beurre blanc or goat’s cheeses.
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Saget La Perrière Portfolio
